How Revenue Leaders Can Generate New Business
Hospitality revenue management teams have long been expected to manage demand. But for the hospitality industry's new climate in 2021 and beyond, revenue leaders will need to do more than manage demand—and now it’s up to hoteliers to find creative ways to align their marketing and revenue teams to generate new business. Break Down (or at Least Align) the Silos Hospitality teams can no longer act in silos. Hotel revenue management and sales & marketing
6 Benefits of Point of Sale Software for Hotels
Point-of-sale software ranks among the most important software solutions available to those in the hotel industry, and hotel owners and managers need to take steps to get the most from these packages. In this article, you can read about the six benefits of using POS software effectively. Table of Contents: What is Point of Sale Software? Why Use Point of Sale Software in a Hotel? 1. Payment Processing Made Easy 2. Better Grasp on Inventory
4 Expert Tips to Select the Right Chatbot for Your Hotel
From a look and feel-perspective, all chatbots look similar. However, some will deliver excellent service to your guests; others will generate frustration. If you want to make the right choice for your hotel or group, look for these essential decision criteria. This article provides four tips to help you choose the right chatbot to achieve your hotel(s) strategic goals. 4 Tips to Select a Chatbot Below are tips that help you select the right chatbot
Hotel Channel Manager: No. 1 Guide to Hotel Channel Management!
Most hotels use a combination of different distribution channels in order to sell their hotel rooms. However, while a wider spread can assist you in optimising demand, it can also complicate managing these different channels. This is why investing in a hotel channel manager is important and in this article, you will learn more about the value of these software solutions, including what they do and what their main features are. Table of Contents: What
Hotel Digital Marketing Strategies: A Comprehensive Guide for Modern Properties
Hotel digital marketing is an umbrella term for all activities using online and digital platforms to promote a hotel and attract guests. It can include advertising, search engine marketing, reputation management, and more. Digital marketing is important for hotels because it can increase brand recognition and create more demand for bookings. Guests use the internet to find and research hotels and effective marketing can influence their perceptions. In this article, you will find a breakdown of the main digital marketing strategies used by hotels. You will also explore why marketing is so valuable and how to implement some of these
5 Ways Big Data Can Benefit the Travel Industry
Within the travel industry, big data is one of the most important concepts to get to grips with, because most other businesses are already utilizing it and reaping the rewards. These rewards include the ability to make more informed decisions, learn about customers and competitors, improve the customer experience, and increase revenue. In this article, you will learn more about big data, and how it can benefit companies in the tourism industry. Table of Contents:
How can the Amazon Alexa Echo Speakers Improve Customer Experience
Over the last few years, Amazon Alexa Echo speakers have emerged as a mainstream consumer product, allowing customers to control their 'smart' devices and appliances from a single place. More recently, Amazon has also brought the technology into hotels and resorts, launching a dedicated Alexa for Hospitality service. In this article, you will learn more about Amazon Echo speakers and their current and future roles within hotels. Table of Contents: What Are Amazon Alexa Echo
What Revenue Management Trends and Strategies will we see in 2023?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are your predictions for the revenue management trends and strategies we can expect to see in 2023? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Chaya Kowal - Director of Revenue Management, Potato Head Family Dermot Herlihy -
Hotel Management Companies: Top 8 Biggest Hotel Management Companies
Hotel management companies are a huge component of the hotel industry. These companies operate hotels for hotel owners. They range from small organizations that operate one or two establishments to large global businesses managing hotels all over the world. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about
Moving Ahead Towards The Light: The Hospitality Industry’s New Trials and Possibilities
There's no doubt that 2022 brought terrific developments for the hospitality industry. Most countries reopened their borders and did away with travel restrictions, and demand matched or even exceeded 2019 levels. However, it's not smooth sailing all around. Our sector faced many ongoing challenges due to the pandemic, and some